That's especially true for the Vikings, who wondered if their one-time starter would ever play again. Minnesota has gotten by with Sam Bradford and Case Keenum manning the position, but a fully healthy Bridgewater would give the club incredible depth at the position.

Alive and kicking in the NFC North, the Vikings will now monitor Bridgewater's status and decide if, and when, to put him back in the lineup.

During a decidedly unusual NFL campaign, this is a storyline worth cheering for no matter where your loyalties lie.